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2026 FIFA World Cup
If there was a time to dream big about the USMNT at the World Cup, it's now
There's something different about this United States team at the 2026 World Cup: The players feel it, and we can all see it. So why not believe?
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Pulisic sits, but U.S. finds a way vs. Australia to reach KO rounds
Fans go wild in Dallas after USMNT opens the scoring vs. Australia
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Has Mauricio Pochettino silenced the doubters?
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Pochettino admits he was 'very emotional' during USMNT's victory
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Klinsmann: Doesn't get much better for USMNT after win
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Klinsmann: Right call to save Christian Pulisic
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TOP HEADLINES
MEN'S WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
World Cup Daily: Norway fans' 'Viking Row' takes over Times Square; Germany, Netherlands in action
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REACTING TO THE ACTION
Are Brazil back in business after World Cup win vs. Haiti? Not quite
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Scotland's World Cup dreams on the ropes as Morocco prove they're the real deal
ANALYZING THE DECISIONS
World Cup VAR review: Why was Almiron sent off for covering mouth?
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Why Alex Freeman's USMNT goal wasn't offside
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man City ahead of Man United in Anderson race
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Inside Real Madrid's transfer plans: Mourinho key to building 'win now' team
WHO WILL QUALIFY?
World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after one game: U.S. cracks top 10, but who is No. 1?
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How can teams qualify for knockout rounds of World Cup?
LOOKING TO SUNDAY
Dargahi's path to Iran team is another example of how diaspora fuels the World Cup
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Can Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay stop their World Cup from unraveling?
PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES RELEASED
Premier League 2026-27 fixtures: When will the top clubs play their biggest games?
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Top Headlines
- U.S. clinches WC Group D after Paraguay victory
- Almiron first to be sent off for covering mouth
- Freeman goal for U.S. 'full-circle family moment'
- Richards: U.S. winning World Cup 'not ridiculous'
- Haiti first team eliminated at WC as Brazil get win
- Iran to file complaint over WC travel restrictions
- Van Hecke: €60M Spurs move 'won't change me'
- Morocco 'behind' captain Hakimi amid rape case
- 🤔Permutations: How teams qualify for knockouts
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USMNT at the World Cup
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Red, White & Clueless: The untold story of the 1994 U.S. World Cup team
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'We have to enjoy him' - Messi rolls back the clock for Argentina to start 'last dance' in style
It wasn't entirely clear if Lionel Messi would make it to the 2026 tournament. But his hat trick in the first game showed how ready he is.
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Welcome to 'Tehrangeles': Watching Iran at a World Cup with L.A.'s Iranian community
Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran. In the area known as "Tehrangeles," watch parties felt a little closer to home.
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Mbappé rewrites France, World Cup history books as Les Bleus beat Senegal
Kylian Mbappé made history with a pair of goals that sent France on their way to a Group I opening win over Senegal on Tuesday in New Jersey.
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Haaland on World Cup debut for Norway? Goals were inevitable
Erling Haaland has finally arrived at the World Cup and with that, he will definitely be the main star if Norway are going to go on a deep run in the tournament.
What you need to know
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Format, groups, full match schedule, more
Check out the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, along with everything you need to know about the tourney's format.
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World Cup group stage explained: Tiebreakers, third-place teams, more
Here's everything you need to know about what teams need to do to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
Legends chasing milestones
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Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
